Governor Kemp Signs Executive Order to Close Schools For Remainder of School Year

Posted on 04/01/2020

As announced today, April 1, 2020, via an Executive Order by Georgia Governor, Brian Kemp, all public K-12 schools in Georgia will remain closed through the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Also shared as part of Governor Kemp’s announcement, effective Friday, April 3, until Monday, April 13, 2020, Georgia will activate a statewide Shelter-in-Place order, mandating that all citizens, with the exception of essential service employees, to stay home until April 13, 2020. It is asked that citizens only leave their homes for essential needs and services.

Superintendent/CEO Dr. Morcease J. Beasley will also host the 3rd Superintendent Facebook Live Address on Friday, April 3, 2020. Stakeholders can access the presentation by clicking here: www.facebook.com/ccpsnews. Scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m., as part of this live message, Dr. Beasley will share critical updates relative to the Governor’s Executive Order regarding school closures due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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